Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)

COM SCI X 420.9

This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies for various environments and explores remediation strategies for thwarting attacks.

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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Explore cyber defense, the tools used to detect and prevent cyberattacks, and the underlying protocols
  • Discuss how to protect your test network by adding web servers, intrusion detection, and firewalls

  • Build layered defense architecture to use for testing
  • Practice deploying honeypots and decoys on your network

About this course:

This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies and security tools for various environments. Topics covered include: setting up virtual environments for penetration testing, router emulation, implementing firewalls, implementing a web server, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection and prevention systems and attack methodologies.
Prerequisites

COM SCI X 420.1 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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400702
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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This section has no set meeting times.
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Instructor: Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak
400701
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Systems Analysis
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Cybersecurity
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Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity
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